6-K 1 0001.txt FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 January 12, 2001 VIVENDI UNIVERSAL 42, AVENUE DE FRIEDLAND 75008 PARIS FRANCE (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F X Form 40-F ----- ----- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes No X ----- ----- If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): Content: Letter to Shareholders. EXHIBIT LIST Exhibit Description 99.1 Letter to Shareholders SIGNATURES ---------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. VIVENDI UNIVERSAL By: /s/ Jean-Francois Dubos ------------------------------------ Name: Jean-Francois Dubos Title: General Counsel Chief Officer Date: January 12, 2001